(2021-07-27) Cdc To Urge Vaccinated People To Resume Wearing Masks Indoors In Some Circumstances As Delta Variant Spreads

CDC to urge vaccinated people to resume wearing masks indoors in some circumstances as delta variant spreads. The delta variant has been a game-changer for the United States, sending cases surging throughout the country, and there is concern that although vaccinated people are unlikely to become severely ill, they may still be able to become infected and spread the virus.

Senior officials were debating the masking guidance on Monday afternoon, according to a person familiar with the deliberations. The officials discussed new data the CDC has showing that vaccinated individuals infected with delta have viral loads similar to those who are unvaccinated, raising questions about how much vaccinated individuals can transmit the disease.

Some administration officials were also concerned that requiring vaccinated people to wear masks would further discourage vaccine-hesitant Americans from getting the shots.